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M1.6 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Panticosa, Aragón (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 12:38:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Panticosa, Aragón (Spain) on May 30, 2026 at 12:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 12:38:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Aragón
City
Panticosa
County
Alto Gállego
Village
Panticosa
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.79910, -0.22230
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 236 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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